Be cautious, holidaymakers warned


THE nation reported a surge in serious Covid-19 infections and deaths, just as the South-East Asian nation is seeing a rebound in foreign tourist arrivals that’s likely to gain further momentum into the holiday season.

An average of 702 Covid patients were hospitalised a day in the week ended Nov 26, almost double the number from the start of the month, the Health Ministry said yesterday.

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